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NYC travel on a budget

NYC is famous for a lot of things and expensive hotel rooms is one of them. Hostels have long been a popular lodging option for au pairs. This article reviews several of the hostels in NYC. Check it out here.

If you are planning a trip to NYC or anywhere else, you may want to sign up for Groupon and Living Social. You can receive daily deals for the cities of your choice. They also have Groupon & Living Social apps for your mobile phone and iPod.

In addition, Click Here for a GREAT map of NYC  that shows popular tourist destinations as well as Starbucks and SHOPPING.

Have a great trip!

Celebrate the Statue of Liberty today!

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The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France in 1885 to recognize the French-American

cooperation during the American Revolution (War of Independence against Britain in 1776).

It stands 93 meters (305 feet) high in New York Harbor.

The seven rays on her crown represent the seven continents and seven seas of the world.

Look at a map with the children and find the seven continents and the seven seas.

Why do you think New York Harbor was chosen for the statue?

Click here for more history of the statue.

Do you and the children know where their families lived before they moved to the United States?

Ask your host parents to tell you about their family history. Explore the history with the children.

Make a family tree or find a book about the country where their family once lived.

New classes offered for au pairs!

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The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC-CUNY) have asked us to let you know that the next educational course offered in your area begins SOON — October 14!

Educational Courses for DC area au pairs – NYC & California!

Or copy and paste this link in to a new browser: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs050/1101507129325/archive/1111159245908.html

Each course allows you to learn about a destination in the classroom and then by visiting…in person!

Upon successful completion of each course, The Borough of Manhattan Community College will award each student 45 hours or 4.5 CEU’s.